Being an avid reader, I consume books at a rapid pace, delving into multiple novels each week. However, as I immerse myself in various stories, predicting the outcomes of the plots becomes increasingly easier.
While I don’t mind this trend and occasionally enjoy a cliché-filled romance, discovering a book that exceeds all expectations is truly gratifying. Unforeseen twists, surprising antagonists, and unconventional endings are elements I cherish in my reading collection.
Here are five books I’ve read this year that kept me on edge until the final pages, spanning across literary fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction genres, as highlighted in the Express.
In The Rabbit Club, an American adolescent finds himself entangled in the enigmatic and controlling domain of the Saracens, an exclusive secretive society upon arriving in Oxford.
His escalating ambition blurs the lines between reality and illusion, setting off a series of events with unforeseeable repercussions beyond imagination.
Reading this gripping dark academia thriller was a truly mind-bending experience; it proved to be darker and more intricate than I initially anticipated. The conclusion left me astonished, prompting me to dive back into the book to uncover overlooked details.
This book is a perfect autumn read for those seeking a deeply engaging story.
Purchase The Rabbit Club here.
In King Sorrow, six friends make a deadly pact with a dragon in Joe Hill’s first novel in almost a decade. The narrative follows Arthur, Gwen, Colin, Donna, Van, and Allie over four decades as they must choose a new victim for King Sorrow every Easter or face their own demise.
Despite its nearly 900-page length, one might assume parts of this novel could be tedious or foreseeable. However, King Sorrow takes readers on an unpredictable, genre-defying journey filled with unexpected twists that caught me off guard.
While I received an advance copy, this novel will be available later this month.
Pre-order King Sorrow, available on October 21, here.
If you enjoy riveting tales featuring morally questionable characters, Make Me Famous is a must-read. The plot follows Cléo, an aspiring singer convinced of her inevitable rise to stardom.
We witness her journey to fame and her retreat to a secluded island to craft her fourth album in solitude after releasing multiple albums. Make Me Famous, twisted and captivating, takes an unexpected turn that left me breathless.
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